The Fall Matters: Make it Count
If you’re at all serious about your ski racing, this past summer should have been devoted to the process of making yourself the best ski racer you can be. There is one thing that you better have done and another thing that you likely will have done this past summer: engage in an intensive physical […]
Read MoreThe Reviews are In for Online Mental Training Courses
Apologies for tooting my own horn, but the reviews and survey results are in from my first two online mental training courses, Prime Ski Racing 101 and Prime Sport 101, and they were very gratifying (while also providing great feedback on how I can continue to improve them). Though they are a work in progress, […]
Read MorePrime Ski Racing 101 online mental training course begins tomorrow
It’s not too late to enroll in my Prime Ski Racing 101 online mental training course. The first of six-weekly classes begins at 5 pm PT tomorrow (Wed.). If you think you’ll miss too many classes to make it worth your while, you can watch every class at your convenience from my members-only page when […]
Read MorePrime Ski Racing 101 Online Mental Training Course Begins in 7 Days
Just a reminder that my next 6-week Prime Ski Racing 101: Train Your Mind like a Champion online mental training course designed just for ski racers begins in one week, on September 7th. Racers will learn how to strengthen five mental “muscles” (motivation, confidence, intensity, focus, mindset) and how to use five mental tools (emotions, imagery, routines, breathing, trust) […]
Read MoreFour Reasons Why Sport Coaches Don’t Do Mental Training (as Much as They Would Like)
Let me preface this article with a few observations about sport coaching and mental training. First, I believe that great sport coaches are also great intuitive psychologists. They may not have the fancy degrees, but through experience and self-education (and sometimes formal education), capable coaches develop a deep understanding of the importance of the mind […]
Read MoreTaylor Named US Ski Team Sport Psychology Consultant
I am absolutely thrilled to announce that I have recently been named the sport psychology consultant for the U.S. Ski Team’s women’s Europa Cup, D, and FIS NTG teams. I will be providing a comprehensive, structured, and consistent program of mental training to the athletes and coaches. This program is acting as a pilot project […]
Read MorePrime Ski Racing 101 online mental training course begins in 2 weeks
Just a reminder that my 6-week Prime Ski Racing 101 online mental training course will begin in 2 weeks, on Sept. 7th. This course will explore the essential mental muscles and mental tools ski racers need to ski consistently fast and achieve their ski racing goals. Team discounts are available and coaches can attend at […]
Read MoreFour Reasons Why Ski Coaches Don’t Do Mental Training (as Much as They Would Like)
Let me preface this article with a few observations about ski coaching and mental training. First, I believe that great ski coaches are also great intuitive psychologists. They may not have the fancy degrees, but through experience and self-education (and sometimes formal education), capable coaches develop a deep understanding of the importance of the mind […]
Read MoreMichael Phelps and Mental Preparation
Michael Phelps has had a remarkable series of performances at the Rio Olympics. He is obviously a tremendously gifted athlete who trains incredibly hard. At the same time, as this video describes, Phelps commits a ton of time and energy to his mental preparation. And here’s another video that describes how Michael Phelps the athlete […]
Read MoreWatching Video is Great Mental Training for Athletes
Watching videos of yourself and the best athletes in the world in your sport is a powerful tool for your mental training and to strengthen important mental muscles such as confidence, intensity, and focus. It can also be used, when combined with mental imagery, to improve technique and tactics. Another benefit is that watching yourself […]
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